Many people are stuck in dead end jobs, resentful that they are passed over for promotion. They know they are capable of more but something is holding them back.
You want to succeed What should you do?
The first thing to understand is that if you do nothing differently then nothing will change. In order for anything to be possible you have to take action.
Secondly you have to start by looking at yourself rather than blaming your position on others. Be honest with yourself. Close your eyes, see yourself at work as others see you.
Over the next few days at work listen to yourself and consider how you act.
Do you behave like promotion material?
Sit down quietly and write your own reference based on how you actually perform now.
Include a comment on your work habits, time keeping, reliability, ability to get the job done, attention to detail, accuracy, how you manage under pressure.
Think about your ability to work as part of a team, how you get on with colleagues and customers or clients, your communication skills.
Are you a problem finder or a solution provider? Do you moan about things or deal with them in a...